Starting the Problem Solving and Lesson Side of Your PLEM Academy Textbook

Overview

This lesson introduces the About the Book page, which is one of the first major content pages in your textbook. This page explains what the book is, who it is for, and how it should be used.

Where This Page Goes

The About the Book page typically appears early in your book layout, after:

• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• About the Author
• Preface

It acts as a bridge between your introduction and the actual content of the book.

Purpose of the Page

The goal is to clearly communicate:

• What this book teaches
• Why it exists
• How it is different from other books
• How the reader should approach it

What to Include

1. The Purpose of the Book

Explain why you wrote this book. What problem does it solve for students?

2. Target Audience

Identify who this book is for:

• STEM students
• Beginners preparing for college
• Students struggling with textbooks

3. How to Use the Book

Give clear instructions:

• Read definitions first
• Follow step-by-step solutions
• Practice writing solutions professionally

4. Structure of the Book

Explain how the content is organized:

• Chapters
• Sections
• Problem-solving format

5. What Makes This Book Different

Highlight your approach:

• Step-by-step explanations
• Professional solution writing
• Focus on real understanding

Formatting Rule

This page should be:

• Exactly one full page
• Cleanly formatted
• Balanced from top to bottom

Fitting your writing perfectly into one page is part of the discipline of professional document creation.

Writing Strategy

Write naturally first, then refine:

1. Draft the content
2. Review spacing and structure
3. Edit for clarity
4. Adjust formatting to fit one page

Key Insight

The About the Book page is not filler—it is your chance to guide the reader before they even begin. A strong explanation here dramatically improves how the rest of the book is understood.

Quick Recap

1. Create an About the Book page early in your layout.
2. Explain purpose, audience, and structure.
3. Give instructions on how to use the book.
4. Keep it to one clean, full page.
5. Edit and format it professionally before moving on.